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VX55 NYU

2006 Montesa Cota 4RT

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Montesa Cota 4RT319 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 NYU
MakeMontesa
ModelCota 4RT
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020

No Lights Fitted At Time Off Test

Pass 16 Apr 2019

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2018

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2017

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2016

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Mar 2016

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 18 May 2015

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Mar 2013

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2010

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2010

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2009

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009

No lights fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Montesa Cota 4RT?

Based on 852 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn missing 10
Tyre is unsuitable 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 5
Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical 4
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VX55 NYU is a 2006 Montesa Cota 4RT in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Montesa Cota 4RT models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 319 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Montesa Cota 4RT fails its MOT is horn missing, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 NYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Montesa Cota 4RT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Montesa Cota 4RT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX55 NYU registered?

VX55 NYU is a 2006 Montesa Cota 4RT, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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